The Mets announced on Thursday afternoon that after two years with a 163-161 record and no playoff appearances they were firing manager Mickey Callaway. Callaway sent a statement to Newsday on Friday regarding the firing, “While I am disappointed by the decision to move on, I am grateful to have been part of such a storied franchise. I am thankful for the hard work and support of my...
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The New York Mets announced on Thursday afternoon they’ve fire manager Mickey Callaway. “We want to thank Mickey for his consistent work ethic and dedication over the last two seasons and I’m certain these characteristics will serve him well in his next opportunity,” Mets Executive Vice President & General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen said. “A decision like this is never easy, however,...
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According to William Ladson, Mets bench coach Jim Riggleman will not return for the 2020 season. Riggleman, 66, was hired by the Mets less than a year ago on November 26, 2018 to replace Gary Disarcina as the bench coach. His contract was a one-year deal. Riggleman has a 726-904 record in 13 years as an MLB manager, and all but one have been with National League teams (2008 Mariners). Earlier on...
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Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves, SunTrust Park 5:02 PM (EDT) RHP Miles Mikolas (9-14, 4.16) vs LHP Dallas Keuchel (8-8, 3.75 ERA) TBS, ESPN Radio The division series kicks off the winner of the NL East facing the winner of the NL Central. Former Met prospect John Gant has been left off the Cardinals roster after a rough finish to the season. Long-time Braves starting pitcher Julio...
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic notes that if current Mets manager Mickey Callaway is fired, former Met Carlos Beltran would be a name to watch in the new-hire process. Beltran, 42, interview for the Yankees managerial gig back in 2017 and was named a special adviser to Yankees GM Brian Cashman the next year. The future Hall of Famer played parts of seven seasons with the Mets start in 2006 after...
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